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God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4 The Word gave life to everything that was created,[a] and his life brought light to everyone. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

--- John 1:3-5

V3 - When God created, he made something from nothing. Because we are created beings, we have no basis for pride. Remember that you exist only because God made you, and you have special gifts only because God gave them to you. With God you are something valuable and unique; apart from God you are nothing, and if you try to live without him, you will be abandoning the purpose for which you were made.

V3-4 - Do you ever feel that your life is too complex for God to understand? Remember, God created the entire universe, and nothing is too difficult for him. God created you; he is alive today, and his love is bigger than any problem you may face.

V 4-5 - The darkness of evil never has and never will overcome God’s light. Jesus Christ is the Creator of life, and his life brings light to humankind. In his light, we see ourselves as we really are (sinners in need of a Savior). When we follow Jesus, the true Light, we can avoid walking blindly and falling into sin. He lights the path ahead of us so we can see how to live. He removes the darkness of sin from our lives. In what ways have you allowed the light of Christ to shine into your life? Let Christ guide your life, and you’ll never need to stumble in darkness.

--- Life Application Study Bible notes

PRAYER

Lord,

We come to you in a time of coldness and darkness looking for warmth and light.

There are those whose homes are physically freezing and those whose lives are spiritually chilly.

We know that we can help warm people’s homes.

We can also know You can warm people’s lives.

We pray that there will be no more gloom for those who were in anguish.

We pray that you lift away people’s burdens.

We pray You remove the things that oppress from people’s lives.

We pray you give courage to those who fear.

Lord, Your light calls us forth to follow and serve You.

Your light still shines for all to see in this world.

May we continue to reflect Your light in our lives, in our service, in our words and in our deeds.

In Jesus’ name

Amen